I propose to take Questions Nos. 745 and 746 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is outlined as follows:
Name
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Post
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Date of Appointment
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Salary on appointment
|
Increase
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Finbarr O’Malley
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Special Adviser to Minister
|
28 March 2011
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€83,337 (2nd point Principal Officer Standard Scale)
|
€86,604 (3rd point Principal Officer Standard Scale)
|
Simon Nugent
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Special Adviser to Minister
|
11 April 2011
|
€97,200
|
None
|
Mr O'Malley was awarded an increment on the Principal Officer Standard pay scale with effect from 28 March 2012, following one year's satisfactory performance in the post, in line with the terms of his appointment. As Mr Nugent's salary is not linked to a pay scale the awarding of increments does not apply in his case.
The starting salary for both Advisors was approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I have not requested any salary increase for my Special Advisers since their appointment.
The Minister of State at my Department has not appointed a Special Adviser.